Rumi: Swallowing the Sun; Poems Translated from Persian by Franklin D Lewis

Rumi: Swallowing the Sun presents a curated selection of poems by the 13th-century Persian mystic Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, translated into English by Franklin D. Lewis. Lewis, a scholar of Persian literature and Islamic studies, brings both linguistic precision and poetic sensibility to these spiritual verses, making them accessible to contemporary readers while honoring the original Persian idiom.

Rumi's work centers on themes of divine love, spiritual transformation, and the dissolution of the ego into union with the divine. His poetry blends Sufi mysticism with vivid natural imagery - gardens, wine, dance, and light - to evoke states of transcendence and longing. Lewis's translations capture not merely the literal meaning but the rhythmic and emotional intensity that made Rumi one of the most widely read poets in the world. The collection moves between ecstatic praise, devotional fervor, and intimate spiritual questioning, offering readers entry points into medieval Islamic mysticism without requiring prior religious background.

This volume suits both newcomers to Rumi and those familiar with other translations, as Lewis's approach emphasizes fidelity to Rumi's original intent rather than contemporary sentimentality. The poems work individually as meditative pieces yet cohere as a spiritual journey. Ideal for readers interested in comparative religion, Persian culture, or the intersection of poetry and spirituality. Available nationwide in Pakistan with Cash on Delivery.